By Ben Boddez
The former YouTube star and sonic experimentalist’s latest set of tracks takes influence from global musical cultures and follows a sailor lost at sea.
by Glenn Alderson
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On Ultraviolet, Leathers delivers a mesmerizing nocturnal odyssey, blending lush synth textures, moody melodies, and cinematic storytelling. Fronted by Shannon Hemmett, known for her work with Vancouver’s ACTORS, she explores themes of transformation, fluidity, and self-expression.
Ultraviolet is a soundtrack for midnight drives and city lights shimmering on restless waters. Drawing on influences like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, and the visual aesthetics of Bowie and Annie Lennox, Leathers crafts a soundscape as vivid as it is timeless.
By Megan Magdalena
The LA psych-punk shapeshifters on the special bond of friendship and the electric energy that fuels their legendary live shows.
By Khagan Aslanov
Johnny Stewart weaves a moody genre mosaic from the unlikely calm of Clayoquot Sound.
